This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2024 at 12:05

Tender

29 Nov 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Beaminster School and The Woodroffe School have completed the tender process for catering services. The contract, lasting three years from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027, with a possible extension, has been awarded to Aspens Services Ltd. Both schools are located in Dorset, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a main procurement category of services. The contracting authority, Beaminster School, initiated this tender, which has now reached the award stage.

This catering tender provides an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses offering catering services with innovative food concepts and a focus on meeting diverse dietary needs would be well-suited to compete. The contract value is £1,262,269.40 GBP, with Aspens Services Ltd selected as the supplier. The Schools aim to engage a contractor to enhance their catering services and offer a guaranteed return for the provision of services. Interested businesses should check the specific requirements outlined in the tender documentation and consider submitting a conforming bid to secure this contract opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Beaminster School and The Woodroffe School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

There are two schools participating in this tender - Beaminster School and The Woodroffe School

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Schools for the duration of this contract. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: This contract has been awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041dcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017135-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,967,470 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,967,470 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,262,269 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Beaminster School
Additional Buyers

The Woodroffe School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEAMINSTER
Postcode
DT8 3EP
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Beaminster
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

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